President Ruto launches first tarmac road in Lamu East
By Joel Sang, November 4, 2023President William Ruto has launched the first tarmac road in Lamu East, Lamu County, on Saturday, November 4, 2023.
After seeing off King Charles III, who had been in the country for three days, the president embarked on a working tour in the region.
Apart from the 50-kilometre road launched by the head of state, access roads aimed at opening up Lamu County will be constructed.
“In Kizingitini, Lamu County launched the construction of Mtangawanda, Faza, Kizingitini, and access roads that will unlock the island’s potential and boost security. This will be the first tarmac road in Lamu East.
“Every part of Kenya is on our national development agenda. The government’s unwavering commitment to constructing and upgrading infrastructure will open up remote and marginalised areas for business and tourism, creating new opportunities in the process for local communities,” Ruto said in a statement on X, formerly Twitter.
During his campaigns before the 2022 general elections, Ruto and his Kenya Kwanza brigade pledged to prioritize the upgrading and maintenance of rural access roads in the country. This is aimed at linking, connecting, and opening up the country for socioeconomic progress.
TVET opened up
Meanwhile, Ruto also opened up Lamu East Technical and Vocational College (TVET).
“Also opened the Lamu East Technical and Vocational College, which will equip the youth with technical competence to drive our country’s transformation agenda,” he added.
The president was accompanied by Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, Cabinet Secretaries Kipchumba Murkomen (Roads), Aden Duale (Defence), Salim Mvurya (Mining), Aisha Jumwa (Public Service and Affirmative Action), Ezekiel Machogu (Education), and Speaker of the Senate Amason Kingi.
Lamu Governor Issa Timamy was also present as he led area Members of Parliament and Members of the County Assembly (MCAs).